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Checking on this 1980's home for sale in Chicago article and who do I see quoted there? Our very own Avery Carl, superstar millennial real estate agent!"Yet not all agree that this home will languish on the market. Av...
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We put together the Do’s and Don’t of Airbnb hosting based on everything we have learned!
DO: Get professional listing photos
This is an absolute MUST! I know it can be a bit pricey, but this is the first impress...
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Here is a step-by-step checklist that a home seller can use to prepare their home for sale:
Clean and declutter: Start by thoroughly cleaning and decluttering the entire house. Remove any personal items and get rid o...
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So I made an offer on a 1bd 1bath STR that grossed 15k last year on VRBO only with a flat rate of $150/night year round. 85 nights booked with 36 individuals. This is a lake property so one would think it’s seasonal. ...
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Hey guys, I have a 5.5 acre property in blairstown NJ. I was running my landscape construction business out of it. I have a 8000 square-foot barn with 1/2 bath and it is plumbed for another half bath on the second lev...
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One of the main things guests look when booking a vacation home, is the decoration the home has. The more updated and decorated is, the faster it can be rented and you can justify high prices better. Some ideas are tu...
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I am about to buy my first rental property. The seller could not move out as expected so I am renting it back to her for one month. I want to start advertising but I won't be able to take pictures because she's stil...
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Hey Everyone,I listed my first short term rental in beginning of this month. I’ve had one guest so far. I’m excited to get started and host more guests! All feedback (good, bad, or indifferent) is welcome and apprecia...
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Hello. I just listed my Airbnb which is a 2 BR / 1.5 BA. What's unique about my property is that it has an Arcade Room with Pacman and streetfighter arcade machines along with a popcorn machine. Should I put the ar...
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Hey BP community,
We just bought our first property that we plan to use for short term rentals. We currently have 4 long term rentals so this is the first time we will be working in the short term rental space.
A f...